An Order of Medium “Lies” Years ago, people would acquire fresh produce from the store and make their own meals. During that time, food was an appreciable form of nourishment and a product of a slow cooking process; in fact, time and care were necessary elements for cooking a satisfying meal. Now, any person can visit the nearest McDonald’s or Wendy’s and receive a meal within minutes. Clearly, this convenience is the result of the growing fast food chains in America. However, the customer convenience is only a facade of the detrimental effects of the fast food industry. Consumers are detaching from the essence of homemade food, while health issues are emerging, and the industry is focusing on satisfying its self-interests. At first glance, fast food is a positive creation, bringing convenience to the consumer. For instance, most people enjoy the quickness and simplicity of buying food from McDonald’s or Taco Bell. There is faster food service and no dishes to wash. Unfortunately, few of the customers realize how these fast food chains have altered the norms of society. When people buy fast foods, they give up the opportunity to buy raw ingredients and cook their own meals. …show more content…
The ideal is for society to advance and add to its accomplishments. Cooking was an accomplishment of the earliest humans, and it became part of the culture to cook homemade meals for a family. Ironically, the fast food industry has overshadowed a human success with its heated frozen patties and packaged french fries, so society’s attitude toward cooking a meal at home has changed; many disregard the importance of eating a meal, prepared with time and effort. This weakens the value of the homemade meals. Now fast food customers are not only becoming lazier but they are also losing the experience of eating a well-prepared meal. In this way, the fast food industry continues to unintentionally harm